Overview

This documentary introduces Wētā Workshop (and its design crew of sculptors and set-designers), renowned artists Alan Lee and John Howe who were brought on to join them in conceptual design, and costume designer Ngila Dickson. Topics covered include the design of Middle-earth cultures portrayed in the film, the making of props and settings for Hobbiton, Rivendell, the Orthanc interior, and Caras Galadhon, and the complexity of prosthetics.

Top Cast

Peter Jackson

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Richard Taylor

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John Howe

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Alan Lee

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Tania Rodger

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Daniel Falconer

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Christian Rivers

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Rick Porras

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Ngila Dickson

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Barrie M. Osborne

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Elijah Wood

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Christopher Lee

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